GARBAGE CHUTE
Downwaste offers state-of-the-art waste chutes designed for hygienic and efficient waste disposal in apartments, buildings, and commercial spaces. Our building garbage chutes ensure safe, odor-free, and hassle-free disposal, making them ideal as smell-proof chutes for high-density areas. These trash chutes prevent odor buildup, promoting a cleaner and healthier environment.
Garbage Chute Structure
Waste disposal is no longer a challenge with Downwaste’s advanced trash chute system. Our apartment garbage chutes integrate odor control, hygiene, and noise reduction, providing a superior waste management solution.
Smell-proof chutes feature automatic cleaning and disinfection systems to eliminate bacteria and odor buildup.
Building garbage chutes reduce manual waste collection, allowing staff to focus on other essential tasks.
Trash chutes feature anti-vibration rubber pads, sound-absorbing paint, and aluminum foil fiberglass wool, ensuring quiet operation.
Downwaste garbage chutes include UL 10B 90-minute fire-rated doors, E120/EI60 fire-rated chutes, and automatic electric strike locks, ensuring maximum security and safety.
EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON
Emergency stop button provides immediate shutdown in case of an emergency. Durable push-button pendant includes low-voltage wiring with strain relief, ensuring long-term functionality.
DURABLE PUSH BUTTON PENDANT
Equipped with low-voltage push buttons with positive action, our trash chute pendant includes a strain relief wire, molded into the pendant cable for enhanced durability and ease of use. Additionally, each unit is equipped with a sanitizing liquid tank and dosage pump, automatically injecting a degreaser and disinfectant solution into the water flow to maintain cleanliness and control odors within apartment garbage chutes.
MAINTENANCE CONTROL
AND BRUSH SYSTEM
A secondary pendant control allows manual lifting and lowering of the brush unit for maintenance. The brush unit features a robust rubber cylindrical housing with embedded stiff nylon brushes, raised and lowered by a geared electric motor. These durable nylon brushes effectively scrape and clean the internal surface of the smell-proof chute as they move up and down, maintaining hygiene and preventing bacterial growth.
FLUSHING SYSTEM AND ODOR CONTROL
A flushing spray head positioned at the top of the building garbage chute and on each floor disperses a cleaning solution down the chute’s interior, effectively controlling odors and bacteria for a smell-proof disposal process
SAFETY INTERLOCKING MECHANISM
For added security, our garbage chute safety interlocking mechanism ensures that no doors can be opened until the cleaning cycle is complete and the brush has returned to its designated position
ELECTRIC GARBAGE CHUTE
Equipped with a 24V electric strike and microswitch, enabling real-time monitoring of chute door status across multiple floors.
- Self-closing gas springs ensure smooth and effortless door operation.
- Stainless steel heavy-duty pull handle offers reliable and ergonomic use.
- Monoblock stainless steel door and frame provide durability with a sleek satin finish.
- Optional foot pedal allows hands-free door operation, enhancing hygiene and convenience.
- Fire-rated assembly with 24V electric strike lock ensures secure operation.
- Green and red LED indicators display real-time chute door status for safe and easy use.
AVABILABLE SIZES
12”x12” (300x300mm)
15”x15” (395x395mm)
15”x18” (395x450mm)
15”x24” (395x600mm)
18”x18” (450x450mm)
AUTOMATIC GARBAGE CHUTE
Elevate Waste Disposal Efficiency and Hygiene. Our ADA-compliant, sensor- or button-operated self-opening chute doors offer a seamless, hygienic solution for residential and commercial buildings. Crafted from 100% stainless steel, these doors ensure both durability and elegance.
- Ergonomic, Easy-to-Use Design
- Silent, Slow Self-Closing Mechanism
- Electrically Interlocking 24V System
- 3D Volume-Control Chambers prevent clogs from large bags
Safety and Hygiene at the Forefront
Meeting NFPA 82, TS 13926, and BS1703 standards, and providing fire rating according to UL 10B, as well as EN1634-1, our garbage chute doors are engineered for safety with a low-voltage electric strike and intuitive control unit. Touchless operation reduces bacteria spread, as doors open via sensors and close automatically after 10 seconds, ensuring a clean, efficient disposal experience.
MECHANICAL GARBAGE CHUTE
Our mechanical garbage chute doors are engineered for maximum durability, featuring 4mm thick welded steel construction, designed for continuous heavy use. Each door includes an integrated 3D volume-control chamber, providing extra disposal space and preventing clogs in the system. Backed by a 10-year warranty, these smell-proof chutes offer long-lasting performance.
- Self-Closing with Counterweight: Ensures smooth and secure closing without manual effort.
- Welded Vandal-Proof Construction and Handle: Built for high resistance, featuring reinforced welding for maximum strength.
- 3mm Thick Electrostatic-Painted Body: Provides enhanced durability, corrosion resistance, and a modern finish.
- Smoke-Proof and Airtight Gaskets: Prevents the spread of smoke, odors, and contaminants, making it a smell-proof chute solution.
- Complies with Fire Safety Requirements: Certified under EN1634-1, offering additional fire safety protection in apartment garbage chutes.
CHUTE TRUNK DETAILS
Our building garbage chute trunks are seamlessly welded, ensuring a leakproof structure with no bolts, rivets, or protrusions. To enhance acoustic control, a 2mm sound-dampening coating is applied to the chute’s exterior, minimizing noise from falling waste. An optional 25mm fiberglass insulation wrap provides additional soundproofing.
MATERIALS
SS 304
SS316
SS430
GI
Galvalume
DIAMETER
500mm
600mm
700mm
800mm
THICKNESS
1.29 mm
1.5mm
2mm
2.5mm
600mm diameter, 1.5mm thick SS 304 is standard. Recommended due to its resistance to alkalis, acids and humidity which may occur in waste chutes.
BLAST PROOF VENT CAP
Stainless Steel 304 Vent extends above the roof by Minimum 1200mm with an NFPA compliant blast cap. Ventilation of the chute is required to extract the foul air to the atmosphere through the opening of the chute system. The full diameter vent comes complete with roof flashing, riser and metal safety cap.
FIRE DAMPERS
The discharge is a UL labeled 1 1⁄2 Hr Fire Rated Accordion Damper held open by a 72°C fusible link and equipped with tension coils on either side of the damper to permit closing in case the link breaks.
An inclined guillotine Type Shutter Door held open by a U.L. listed fusible link. The fire door will roll shut if the link is melted. The 4mm safety plate can also be used as a safety plate for protection from falling objects during the replacement of the trolleys.
A waste chute provides the most efficient and hygienic solution for transporting waste from different floors to a central collection room. Equipped with fire-rated garbage chute doors, these building garbage chutes ensure safe and convenient disposal. By eliminating manual handling, they significantly improve sanitation and operational efficiency in multi-story residential and commercial buildings.
A trash chute is essential for high-rise buildings that generate large amounts of waste. This includes apartment complexes, hotels, hospitals, shopping malls, and office buildings, where moving garbage manually is impractical. Apartment garbage chutes streamline the process, ensuring hassle-free disposal while reducing maintenance costs.
Without smell-proof chutes, trash bags are often left in hallways or collected manually using service elevators. This practice not only increases odors and hygiene risks but also raises operational costs due to frequent cleaning and elevator congestion. A waste chute system offers a sanitary, time-saving, and cost-effective alternative by allowing direct disposal from each floor, reducing contamination and manual labor.
A building garbage chute provides numerous advantages, including: Time and Labor Savings: No need for residents or staff to carry waste manually.
Enhanced Hygiene: Trash chute doors prevent odors, bacteria, and pest infestations.
Operational Efficiency: Apartment garbage chutes free up service elevators and lower maintenance costs.
Improved Aesthetics: Keeps common areas clean by eliminating visible trash accumulation.
1. Gravity Garbage Chutes These building garbage chutes discharge waste into a central collection room and vary in capacity, hopper door type, and materials.
Standard Garbage Chutes
Manufactured from stainless steel (304/316/430), galvanized steel, or aluminized steel, they offer durability and corrosion resistance for long-term use.
Hopper Doors
Available in multiple configurations to enhance usability:
Bottom-hinged hand-operated models
Foot-operated self-closing doors
Electric-operated hopper doors for touch-free operation
Electric Accessories
Modern trash chutes integrate various electronic features for optimal performance:
Automated disinfection spray nozzles for sanitization
Exhaust fans for odor control
Sensors for bin-full detection, linked to bin conveyors or compactors
Sound Insulation
To minimize noise caused by falling waste, these apartment garbage chutes feature:
Soundproof coatings for noise reduction
Glass wool or rock wool insulation for added acoustic control
2. Pneumatic Garbage Collection System
Unlike gravity chutes, these systems use air pressure to suction waste through underground pipes into a centralized waste station. This modern alternative is ideal for large-scale urban waste management.
Users deposit bagged waste into the hopper doors of the waste chute, allowing garbage to fall directly into waste collection bins located at the ground or basement level. Advanced systems integrate odor control, automatic cleaning, and safety interlocks for seamless operation.
A complete trash chute system consists of: Users deposit bagged waste into the hopper doors of the waste chute, allowing garbage to fall directly into waste collection bins located at the ground or basement level. Advanced systems integrate odor control, automatic cleaning, and safety interlocks for seamless operation.
Vent Cap – Regulates airflow and prevents gas buildup
Chute Pipes – Constructed from high-grade stainless steel for durability
Intake Units – Hopper doors for easy waste disposal
Support Brackets & Anti-Vibration Pads – Ensure stability and noise reduction
Fire Dampers – Heat-activated safety doors for fire prevention
Brushing Devices – Automated cleaning mechanisms to maintain hygiene
Disinfection Tank & Flushing System – Controls odors and bacteria
Exhaust Fan – Removes foul air, maintaining a smell-proof chute
Bin Conveyor or Chute-Fed Compactor – Optimizes waste handling and storage capacity
Yes, apartment garbage chutes can be installed in existing buildings if there is an available 80x80cm vertical shaft. If no shaft is present, external waste chute installations can provide an effective solution.
We offer customized waste chute solutions tailored to your building’s needs. Contact us for cost-effective and efficient garbage chute installations designed for hygienic and odor-free waste disposal.
For long-lasting performance, the best materials for a smell-proof chute are:
Stainless Steel 304/316 – Highly resistant to corrosion, bacteria, and chemicals
Galvanized Steel – Durable, cost-effective alternative for commercial buildings
By incorporating fire-rated materials, soundproof coatings, and automatic cleaning features, Downwaste’s waste chute systems provide superior hygiene, safety, and convenience in modern waste management.
